{
  "id": 11727178,
  "title": "NPP NEC elections – Bawumia sets the tone for post-election peace and unity for victory in 2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/npp-nec-elections-bawumia-sets-the-tone-for-post-election-peace-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T16:26:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/npp-nec-elections-bawumia-sets-the-tone-for-post-election-peace-and-unity-for-victory-in-2028/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kumasi witnessed a vibrant celebration of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Delegates Conference, where members gathered to elect new national executives for the upcoming 2028 elections. The party's presidential hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, used the event to promote unity and peace, urging all aspirants to prioritize the party's interests after the polls.\n\nDr. Bawumia emphasized that Kumasi and the Ashanti Region are the heart of the NPP, which has provided unwavering support through both good and challenging times. He expressed his gratitude to the party's members for their belief, continuous support, and warm reception. Dr. Bawumia paid tribute to Acting National Chairman Danquah Smith Buttey for his leadership during the party's post-2024 election difficulties, highlighting his calm and loyal approach.\n\nHe also honored former Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, Chairman Wontumi, for their years of dedicated service, and highlighted the contributions of National Chairman Stephen Ayesu Ntim. Dr. Bawumia reminisced about the party's forebears, John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and their impactful social interventions, such as the National Health Insurance Scheme, School Feeding Programme, and Free Senior High School education.\n\nAddressing the internal party contest, Dr. Bawumia noted that while the party may engage in fierce debates, they must ultimately uphold democratic principles. He praised the party's diversity, with 47 members vying for nine national offices, asserting that Ghana is not lacking in capable leaders. Dr. Bawumia encouraged a peaceful outcome, urging winners to extend warm greetings to their defeated peers, and emphasizing that there is work for everyone within the party.\n\nSince December 2024, the NPP has been actively listening to the concerns of Ghanaians across various sectors and making improvements in party management, communication, and treatment of grassroots supporters. The early presidential primaries held at the beginning of the year have already yielded positive results, with policy committees and stakeholder engagements underway. Dr. Bawumia assured that the party's 2029 governance program will bring about favorable changes.\n\nConcluding his address, Dr. Bawumia called on the party to leave Kumasi united and ready for the next phase of Ghana's progress. He declared, \"The NPP is back at work for Ghana. God bless the New Patriotic Party. God bless our homeland Ghana. Kukrudu!\"",
  "summary": "It was a festival of blue, white and red in Kumasi as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) converged for its National Delegates Conference to elect new national executives to steer the party to the 2028 elections. Addressing the conference, the party's 2028 presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, set the tone for unity and peace, urging all aspirants contesting for national offices to put the…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Let us vote in peace and accept results in good faith – Bawumia to NPP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/let-us-vote-in-peace-and-accept-results-in-good-faith-bawumia-to-npp",
        "published": "2026-10-03T16:42:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Bawumia urges NPP delegates to vote in peace and accept results",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/bawumia-urges-npp-delegates-to-vote-in-peace-and-accept-results",
        "published": "2026-10-03T17:54:53.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}